The snowshoe rabbit has white fur in winter and dark fur in summer. what is the main survival advantage of this fur color change to the rabbit? .

a.) the light fur keeps the rabbit from getting sunburned in summer.
b.) the fur color is an adaptive form of camouflage to avoid predators.
c.) the dark fur absorbs more sunlight so the rabbit is warmer in winter.
d.) the white fur is more valuable to fur trappers, so the animal will be trapped and better fed in winter.

The main survival advantage of this fur color change to the rabbit is being an adaptive form of camouflage to avoid predators.

The snowshoe hare, also called the varying hare, or snowshoe rabbit, is a species of hare found in North America. It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet and the marks its tail leaves.

The correct answer between all the choices given is the second choice or letter B. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.

c) 50% there are four chromosomes. after crossing over, 2 of the four have been changed. that means any gamete has a 2 in 4 chance or 50% chance of receiving the mutated chromosome.

those characteristics are cellular organization, reproduction, metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, response to stimuli, growth and development, and adaptation through evolution. some things, such as a virus, demonstrate only a few of these characteristics and are, therefore, not alive